Fraud- On Friday, August 5, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., Officer Schaffer was dispatched to headquarters for a fraud report.  Officer Schaffer met with the victim who reported unknown actor(s) opened several credit cards in their name.  The victim reported they also received notice that an attempt to open another credit card was made but was never authorized.  The victim reported prior to the cards being canceled, the balance on the fraudulent cards totaled $1005.00. DWI- On Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:17 p.m., Officer Holt responded to Wawa, 444 South Main Street, for a report of a male subject who was slumped over the wheel of a vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers met with the driver, Christopher Foster, 40, of Clairmore Avenue, Lanoka Harbor. Investigation at the scene revealed that Christopher was driving while intoxicated. Officer Holt placed Christopher under arrest and transported him to headquarters where he was processed.  Christopher was charged with DWI and Reckless Driving and later released pursuant to John’s Law. Shoplifting- On Monday, August 8, 2022, at 1:52 p.m., Officer Biel responded to Walmart for a report of a female shoplifter who had fled the store when she was confronted by Loss Prevention. Investigation at the [...]

Suspicious Incident/Fraud – On Friday, July 29, 2022, Officer Slota responded to police headquarters for a fraud report.  The victim reported they received a phone call from an individual who identified himself as their grandson.  The victim stated even though they did not have a grandson, they played along for some time before ending the call.  Since ending the call, the suspect has threatened the victim and called back multiple times.  The victim was advised to contact the telephone service provider and have them block the number from any future calls. Burglary from a Motor Vehicle/Theft- On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 11:55 a.m., Officer Walsh responded to the 500 block Laurel Boulevard, for a report of a theft from a motor vehicle.  The complainant reported at 12:07 a.m., an unknown actor(s) entered their unsecured vehicle, which was parked in the driveway at the time.  The victim reported their surveillance camera captured the theft.  The value of stolen property was estimated at $50.00. Fraud- On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 12:15 p.m., Officer Slota responded to TD Bank for a report of a fraud. Upon arrival Officer Slota spoke with the manager, who stated a male pulled into the drive [...]

Theft- On Friday, July 22, 2022, at 8:20 p.m., Officer Ravallo responded to the parking lot of a local business on Route 9 South for a theft report.  Upon arrival Officer Ravallo met with the victim who reported someone stole a set of golf clubs from the bed of their pickup truck (unsecured).  The value of the theft was estimated at $1000.00. DWI- On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 9:09 p.m., Officer Plis, responded to the intersection of Lake Barnegat Drive North and Cranberry Court for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a parked vehicle.  During the investigation the driver of the vehicle, Mateo Wolf, 20, of Lanoka Harbor, displayed signs of intoxication.  At the conclusion of the on scene investigation, Mateo was determined to be under the influence.  Mateo was arrested then transported to police headquarters for processing.  Mateo was later charged with several motor vehicle summonses including Cell Phone Use, Underage DWI, Refusal to submit to Breath Tests, DWI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane.  Mateo was then released in accordance with John’s Law. DWI- On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 6:39 a.m., Officer Hutman responded to Wawa, 444 South Main Street, for a report [...]